SWEL Learning
Capacity building resources for global surgery researchers, advocates and practitioners working within Africa's surgical ecosystem.
Writing Policy Briefs for Health Systems Change
This course equips participants with the practical skills needed to transform research findings, programme data, and stakeholder consultations into compelling policy briefs that influence policy, funding, and implementation decisions.
Topics Covered
- Understanding the policy brief as a tool for change
- Identifying and framing policy problems
- Synthesising evidence for decision-makers
- Developing actionable policy recommendations
- Writing for policymakers and non-technical audiences
- Designing and formatting policy briefs
- Communicating uncertainty and evidence limitations
- Dissemination, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement
Ideal For
Researchers, clinicians, programme managers, students, civil society organisations, health advocates, and policymakers seeking to strengthen their ability to communicate evidence and influence health systems decision-making.
Qualitative Research Methods in Global Surgery
A practical short course designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of qualitative research in surgical and health systems settings. Participants will learn how to develop qualitative research questions, conduct interviews and focus group discussions, and analyse data using thematic analysis.
Topics Covered
- Developing qualitative research questions
- Interviews and focus group discussions
- Sampling and participant recruitment
- Introduction to thematic analysis
- Interpreting and presenting qualitative findings
Ideal For
Researchers, clinicians, trainees, programme managers, and policymakers interested in understanding the human and systems factors that shape surgical care and health outcomes.
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Qualitative Research Methods in Global Surgery
Qualitative Research Methods in Global Surgery is a practical short course designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of qualitative research in surgical and health systems settings.
Writing Policy Briefs for Health Systems Change
Strong evidence does not automatically translate into policy action. This course equips participants with the practical skills needed to transform research findings, programme data, and stakeholder consultations into compelling policy briefs that influence policy, funding, and implementation decisions.